Who knew 17 years could go so fast? By the time it takes to send a kid to college, I’ve been toiling, mostly joyfully, at the Chronicle and SFGate.com. I am headed to KNBR 680-AM, where I will also be making radio appearances and occasionally filling in as a co-host and continuing as part of …

Then, in October, a segment of the faithful were called out by 49ers left tackle Joe Staley and CEO Jed York for doing “The Wave” while Cardinals defensive lineman Calais Campbell was injured on the field at Candlestick Park. …

That, of course, is a major storyline this week: After they were blasted in their past two games against the Seahawks – both in Seattle – the 49ers will get their nemesis at Candlestick Park on Sunday. Why do the 49ers think they can beat a team that’s outscored them 71-16 in their previous two meetings? Safety Donte Whitner pointed to the change of scenery. …